Psalms 136:9
The moon and the stars to have rule by night: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
In Context
8The sun to have rule by day: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
10To him who put to death the first-fruits of Egypt: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
Cross References
Job 31:26If, when I saw the sun shining, and the moon moving on its bright way,
Psalms 8:4\8:3\When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have put in their places;
Psalms 89:36\89:35\I have made an oath once by my holy name, that I will not be false to David.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 136:2-10
Exhortations to Thanksgiving. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. 7 To him that made great… Read the whole commentary →